tropical

Example Sentences

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“In summary, as part of heart-healthy dietary patterns, nontropical plant sources of fat should be used as part of food preparation in place of animal fats and tropical oils.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

"It fuels tropical and subtropical storms and exacerbates ongoing sea-ice loss in the polar regions."

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

“Even for a tropical area, that is a tremendous amount of rain,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Scientists have also observed that CO2 levels in the atmosphere increase during El Niño events, possibly as a result of warmer and drier conditions in tropical regions.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

“My ensemble is from the tropical collection, ‘Essence of a Sandy Parrot.’

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston